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well ive been called on it by an inspector here. island with sink and 2.5-3 feet on each side required 2 receptacles 1 on each end . as the far side of island had a 16-18 in overhang for barstools. and no receptacle could be placed on back side and the entire front was drawers and cupboards.
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210.52(C)(4) refers back to 210.53(C)(1),(2)&(3). This is where an island or peninsula countertop area that is divided by a sink, rangetop and refridgerator would require more than one receptacle outlet.
BTW - there are new illustrations in this section to help with some of the requirements. I would like to see more of this in the future editions of the NEC.
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Hi Guys, I believe the key word here is "spaces". Many electricians and inspectors think only one is required on an island or peninsular counter top. (C) Countertops. In kitchens and dining rooms of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for counter spaces shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(1) through (5).
(2) Island Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island counter space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) or greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater. Dave
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I agree Dave
If you let logic shade your judgement I would say you need one per "space" in an island. Space, being defined as 24" of counter, invites an appliance and the user should have a place to plug it in.
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Hold up with the logic there. You sound like you are saying for every 24" of island counterspace you need a receptacle. This is not true at all unless the spaces are separated by something. A continuous 96" island needs only one receptacle.
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210.52(C)(2) Island Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle shall be installed at each island counter space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) or greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater. Where a rangetop or sink is installed in an island counter and the width of the counter behind the rangetop or sink is less than 300 mm (12 in.), the rangetop or sink is considered to divide the island into two separate countertop spaces as defined in 210.52(C)(4).
(4) Separate Spaces. Countertop spaces separated by rangetops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as separate countertop spaces in applying the requirements of 210.52(C)(1), (2), and (3). As I said before, this seems to be perfectly clear. Where is the ambiguity? [This message has been edited by SolarPowered (edited 12-27-2004).]
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Scott that was my fault for not being clear. One per space, 24" or greater.
In the original case, 2 spaces (either side of the sink), no matter hos long the island is.
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